$125K – $135K/yr
The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It’s why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It’s why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And it’s why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it’s worth paying for. The Washington bureau is seeking a temporary senior staff editor to work on editing Washington news, including stories on the White House, Congress, the military, intelligence agencies, the Justice Department, the State Department, the Supreme Court, health care, economics and more. You will work on a mix of daily and enterprise stories as well as breaking news and live coverage during weekday evenings, picking up from the dayside team and working alongside other editors in the Washington bureau and on the Live team in New York, as needed. You will also monitor news developments, consult with the Washington Night Editor and bureau leadership about priorities, do first and second reads and make judgments on the length, placement and framing of stories and, at times, assign stories to reporters. You will need to have familiarity with a wide variety of topics, versatility, speed, proven judgment and the ability to collaborate across desks and platforms. This is a temporary position based in Washington, D.C., with regular presence in the office, 4 days per week. It includes night and weekend work as newsroom needs require. Responsibilities: You will work with other editors and reporters to ensure stories are cleanly edited. You will edit a wide range of material for accuracy, grammar, style and readability, including breaking news, live updates, daily news and major enterprise stories. You will provide first and second edits for a variety of sto
